Welcome to K-State Research and Extension-Atchison County
We are your local link to K-State Research and Extension. The Atchison County Extension Office is located at 405 Main in Effingham. Our mission is to provide Knowledge for Life. In addition to providing information about parenting, health, nutrition, food safety, crops, livestock horticulture, and youth development, we offer a variety of educational programs in the community.
America Saves Week is a national effort aimed at reaching more institutions and individuals with the Campaign theme. The primary focus of ASW is to encourage Financial Action—commitments to save, reduce debt, invest and build wealth. America Saves week is February 19-26. For more information click here.
Tip of the Day: MAKE A PLAN: In 2011, 45% of Americans said they always or often ask the Dr. about costs of treatment.
Walk Kansas 2012 begins March 18 and continues through May 12. For more information click here
Livestock producers of Northeast Kansas are invited to attend the February 16 workshop on Livestock Waste Management. For more information click here.
Atchison County crop producers are invited to take part in the Northeast Kansas Agronomy School in Highland. The second annual Northeast KS Agronomy School will be held Thursday, March 8 at the Highland Community Building in Highland starting at 10 a.m. Click here for more information.